A bill creating designated spaces for baby strollers in parking lots is becoming law in Rhode Island. The legislation requires business parking areas with over one-hundred spaces to designate at least two stroller spots.
“ This bill is a simple fix that will help keep young children safe in busy parking lots while also offering their parents or caregivers a slight sense of stress relief while going about their daily business. Although it may seem small, this legislation will enhance our residents’ quality of life while also helping to avoid tragic accidents in our state’s parking lots,” said Senator Jonathon Acosta of Central Falls.
“Parking lots are often hectic places, creating dangerous environments and situations for young children and their parents and guardians. This bill will ease the stress parents and guardians face when bringing their children to the store in a stroller, but most importantly, it will help protect our kids from the terrible possible tragedies that can occur in a busy parking lot,” said Representative Joshua Giraldo.
The bill sponsors say everyone who has cared for young children knows the challenges of navigating a busy parking lot while using strollers, and this law will make the lots a less-dangerous environment.
The law does not apply to residential or industrial-zoned properties.
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